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"We knew the game wasn't over at one-nil down, we stuck to the plan and we got rewarded for it."

Speaking about his goal, he explained how he stole a march on the opposition.

He stated: "I thought I would come in late to try and get an edge on everyone standing still on the edge of the box.

"The keeper saved it onto the post and luckily for me it fell right into my path."

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He faces fellow Villa loanee Ross McCormack at the weekend when they take on Central Coast Mariners.

Speaking about that meet-up, he said: "Everyone knows the qualities of Ross. We can't give him many chances because he is a good finisher."

On leaving Villa the defender took to Twitter to leave a message for the claret and blue supporters.

He stated: "I also want to thank everyone AVFCOfficialhad my ups and downs with injury and never really got going but what a fantastic club it is with a great fan base and a good bunch of lads as well.